WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1078. A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Recognizing the   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable Supportive Services in Mental Health Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7924. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support graduate programs in mental and behavioral health professions at minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Card  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7943. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Open Translation Center Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7942. A bill to establish the Open Translation Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Open Translation Center Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Establishment. SEC. 4. Incorpor  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1065. A resolution denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Whereas President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas have created the worst border security crisis in the Nation's history; Whereas President Biden, beginning on day one of his admi  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1068. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence against women; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is co  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Firearm Due Process Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7873. A bill to enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Aaro  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Renewing Efficiency in Government by Budgeting Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7867. A bill to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountabilit  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7900. A bill to establish a regulatory review process for rules that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Pink Tariffs Study Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7927. A bill to require a study on the manner and extent to which the tariff rates assessed by the United States on imports are regressive or demonstrate a gender bias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Don S. Beyer, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1079. A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., John Gar  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Cultivating Resources for Emerging Artists to Thrive and Excel in Art Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7918. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to emerging artists to support their early development; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Greg Casar, D-Texas, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7949. A bill to combat the sexual exploitation of children by supporting victims and promoting accountability and transparency by the tech industry; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7874. A bill to terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Conditional termination of the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 98. Concurrent resolution affirming the vital importance to the United States and its allies and partners of actions necessary to preserve peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7905. A bill to prohibit States from imposing a tax on the retail sale of menstrual products; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla.  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7951. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1096. A resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways an  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1082. A resolution calling upon the International Seabed Authority to adopt regulations allowing the collection of critical minerals from the international seabed area, which will enable America to regain reliable and responsible supply chains, provide high-wage jobs for United States citizens, secure supply chains away from the People's Republic o  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7919. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain revisions to the manual of the Veterans Benefits Administration and to improve the quality of the adjudication of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ve  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7958. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Director of the National Institutes of Health from conducting or funding research that causes significant pain or distress to a dog or cat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Countering Antisemitism Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7921. A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1075. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Fred  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7959. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality with respect to inadmissibility and deportability related to squatting; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa,  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Save Our Shrimpers Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7932. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions for the purposes of financing foreign shrimp farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Small Business Red Tape Relief Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7963. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require FinCEN to submit to Congress a quarterly report on certain beneficial ownership data; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Red Tape  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Equity in Agency Planning Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7881. A bill to amend section 306 of title 5, United States Code, and sections 1115 and 1120 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the equitable provision of services to underserved communities and individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Federal Government Equity Improvement Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7882. A bill to amend section 1124 of title 31, United States Code, to establish an Agency Equity Advisory Team, to amend sections 3520 and 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to ensure the use of equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pre  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Toxic Exposures Examination Improvement Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7883. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the duty of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a veteran with a medical examination in connection with certain claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affair  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7914. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting our Service Members and their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7966. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to Be Rehabilitated for Economic Development Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7968. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for the establishment of a Critical Supply Chain Site Development grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1070. A resolution recognizing the essential work of the National League of Cities; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas * * * Recognizing the essential work of the National League of Cities. Whereas the National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 607. A resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Condemning the Nicaraguan Govern  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 608. A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cott  more